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Chinese optical-module stocks rebounded after analysts downplayed the impact of proposed U.S. restrictions on AI data centers, noting current supply chains would likely remain intact. The proposed rules, which could block Chinese firms from future U.S. AI data centers, face hurdles due to the U.S.'s reliance on Chinese manufacturing. Zhongji Innolight's shares closed down in Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

Hong Kong's first five-year plan (2026-2030) emphasizes regional cooperation, urging collaboration with mainland China areas. Shenzhen also outlines plans for high-level development of major cooperation platforms.

Shenzhen-based AI mathematician Yurii Nesterov, a Russian-born Belgian, won a top prize in applied mathematics for his accelerated gradient algorithm, which has driven modern AI advancements. He continues his work despite retiring in 2023, emphasizing its ongoing importance.

The article highlights China's massive modern factories operating 24/7, millions of industrial and domestic service robots, and extensive skyscrapers in cities like Shenzhen and Shanghai. It also notes China's significant shipbuilding capacity, emphasizing the country's vast industrial scale.

Ryan Liu, a recent graduate in Shenzhen, chose a Hampton by Hilton hotel for a budget-friendly weekend getaway after relocating from Shandong province. The hotel, part of Hilton’s upper-midscale portfolio, offered a room with a balcony for about 600 yuan per night.

Hong Kong retiree Philip Kong highlighted the high cost of healthcare in Hong Kong after discovering that treatment for his prostate condition in Shenzhen could reduce his medical bill by nearly 90%. He was scheduled for surgery at Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, which would cost HK$210,000, but a family friend suggested a cheaper alternative.

A Beijing investor purchased a U1 Pro humanoid robot from UBTech Robotics for 159,800 yuan, highlighting consumer interest in advanced robotics despite the device's non-domestic functions. The buyer emphasized the appeal of early adoption and technological innovation.

Chinese investor Song purchased a 159,800 yuan U1 Pro humanoid robot from Shenzhen-based UBTech Robotics, emphasizing its role as a cutting-edge companion rather than a household tool. He highlighted the excitement of waiting for the delivery, reflecting consumer interest in advanced robotics technology.

Miguel Marquez, a university professor, achieved Lean FI by moving abroad and saving 70% of his income. He uses a modified permanent portfolio strategy with stocks, bonds, gold, and cash, favoring 10% cash instead of the traditional 25%.

A Chinese man inspired by his paralysis built a mind-controlled wheelchair prototype in 48 hours, winning first prize in the hardware category at a Shanghai-based Hackathon hosted by RedNote. Wang Ning, 33, and his wife from Shenzhen developed the device as part of the competition.

Experts recommend establishing a direct bus service between the revamped Huanggang Port border crossing and Hong Kong International Airport to leverage its proximity to mainland China's high-speed rail network. While the government plans to connect seven bus routes and extend six minibus routes to the checkpoint, a tourism expert and a lawmaker urge improved transportation links to the airport.

Miguel Marquez, a professor teaching in China, achieved Lean Financial Independence (Lean FI) by moving abroad. After struggling to save in the US, he saved 70% of his income in Brazil and China due to lower living costs, enabling a lean lifestyle supported by investments while continuing to teach.

Zhongji Innolight is repurchasing up to 8 billion yuan (US$1.2 billion) of its Shenzhen-listed shares ahead of its Hong Kong offshore listing. The move aims to provide pricing stability for investors and address potential volatility in its trading debut, as the Chinese company supplies optical transceivers for AI data centers to US hyperscalers.

Zhongji Innolight, a Chinese supplier of US hyperscalers, plans to repurchase up to $1.2 billion in Shenzhen-listed shares before its offshore Hong Kong listing. The buy-back aims to provide pricing anchors for global investors and mitigate a potential shaky start to trading. The company produces optical transceivers used in AI data centers.

Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Health Hope Pharma are collaborating on large-scale clinical trials for two US-developed treatments targeting breast cancer and a degenerative eye disease in the Greater Bay Area. The trials involve the Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trial Institute and its Shenzhen counterpart.

A six-year-old girl in Shenzhen, China, was blown from her cot during Typhoon Noul's 160km/h winds but managed to run back to safety. The incident occurred as the typhoon battered southern China, with footage showing a ground-floor grocery shop being damaged by the storm.

The Northern Metropolis, a future Hong Kong township near the Shenzhen border, will offer residents larger living spaces and better recreational access, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan. The government aims to develop the area as a hub for living, working, studying, and leisure to enhance Hong Kong's livability.

Typhoon Noul caused travel disruptions in southern China, including cancelled high-speed rail services and flights in Guangdong province. The typhoon, the strongest to hit China this year, made landfall in Huizhou city and prompted a red typhoon warning from the National Meteorological Centre.

Nearly 170 mainland Chinese motorists are expected in Hong Kong under an expanded cross-border travel scheme. The Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme now includes five cities and doubles the daily quota to 200, with hotels offering packages to attract visitors.

Chen Hao, a 26-year-old vocational school graduate from Shenzhen, works as a salesman at a local electronics factory and seeks a career shift to the artificial intelligence sector. The article highlights growing interest in AI among vocational school graduates in Shenzhen amid job market concerns.

Typhoon Noul caused cancellations of rail and air services in Shenzhen, with evacuations and school closures as it approached southern China. The National Meteorological Centre issued an orange typhoon alert, predicting landfall between Hong Kong and Guangdong with wind speeds up to 151km/h.

A Chinese bank processed over $1.7 billion in cross-border transactions via mBridge, a multilateral CBDC platform, highlighting its capability for high-value settlements and advancing Beijing's yuan globalization goals. The transactions were conducted by the Bank of China's Shenzhen and Fujian branches in June and July.

China Merchants Securities has stopped market making for the Huatai-PineBridge China-Korea Semiconductor ETF amid volatility in South Korea's stock market. The move aligns with Beijing's efforts to stabilize its capital markets and protect retail investors.

A cross-border insurance policy for a Shenzhen-based electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft has cleared regulatory hurdles, enabling its operation in Hong Kong. The policy, issued in Hong Kong and underwritten in Shenzhen, covers HK$20 million in liability for a one-year period ending in June 2027.

Shenzhen is enhancing security measures ahead of the Apec summit by banning perfume on subways and implementing a drone no-fly zone. The local government announced X-ray scans for carry-on items to ensure travel safety.

The Hong Kong stock exchange returned an IPO application sponsored by China's top investment bank, marking the first such return in Hong Kong. The application was for Inner Mongolia Xingye Silver & Tin Mining, a company already listed on the Shenzhen A-share market.

Authorities are urged to promote the new crossing arrangements at the upgraded Huanggang Port checkpoint between Hong Kong and Shenzhen and ensure sufficient bus parking. The call follows the government's proposal of the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill to establish a legal basis for a co-location arrangement at the border crossing.

China's efforts to engage Indonesia's Muslim communities reached a new milestone with the Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) visiting China for a 'Digital Silk Road' program focused on technology, halal industries, education, and cultural exchange. The five-day visit included stops in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

New home prices in four Chinese first-tier cities rose by an average of 0.1 per cent last month, continuing a four-month rebound as housing stabilisation measures take effect. Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou saw price increases of 0.3 per cent, 0.3 per cent, and 0.2 per cent respectively, while Beijing experienced a 0.3 per cent decline.

New home prices in four Chinese first-tier cities rose by an average of 0.1% last month, extending a four-month rebound. Prices increased in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou but decreased in Beijing, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics.

Hong Kong authorities have gazetted a new law to regulate an upgraded border crossing with Shenzhen, aiming to implement a joint immigration model that reduces clearance times from 30 minutes to five. The Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill was gazetted on Tuesday, with the official opening date pending finalization with mainland Chinese authorities.

Alibaba Group Holding and Honor are partnering on an operating system for AI-powered devices, with the collaboration set to be announced at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. The partnership aims to develop new agent capabilities for AI phones in China.

Chinese humanoid startups are accelerating their plans for IPOs as investors seek exits. Shenzhen-based LimX Dynamics has recently raised capital in this competitive landscape.

A Shenzhen-based investor spent 13 million yuan over nine years to pursue his ex-wife, who he claims defrauded him and fled to the US. His 15-minute video detailing the case received 69,000 likes and 9,000 comments on social media.

Memory chip prices in Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei electronics hub have tripled over the past year due to the global AI boom, significantly increasing costs for PC builds. Traders report memory and SSDs as the largest cost drivers in personal computer assembly.

A 33-year-old Canadian man in Taipei is flying to Hong Kong/Shenzhen to meet a 40-year-old Chinese woman he met on a dating app. They communicate via WeChat translation, have discussed marriage, and the woman claims to be a wealthy entrepreneur with a teenage son. Concerns about a potential scam arise due to her lack of online presence, suspicious behavior, and his decision to travel to mainland China despite warnings.

Luxshare, an AirPods maker, experienced a stock price drop of over 5% during its Hong Kong debut. The company, already listed in Shenzhen, raised HK$24.27 billion through its IPO priced at 63.28 Hong Kong dollars per share.

A Shenzhen-based startup founded by a former Apple Watch engineer is developing a $1 billion smart glasses product to compete with Meta. The company aims to challenge Meta's position in the fast-growing smart glasses market.

Chinese tea chain Molly Tea was ordered to pay Louis Vuitton 10.3 million yuan (US$1.5 million) for unauthorized use of a logo similar to the brand's four-petalled floral monogram. The Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court in Jiangsu province ruled that Molly Tea must pay the damages within 10 days.

Lam Wing-kee, a Hong Kong bookseller associated with a bookstore that sold materials critical of Chinese leaders, died in Taiwan at 70 after a cancer relapse. He was seized by Chinese authorities in 2015 and later moved to Taiwan in 2019, reopening the bookstore in 2020. His death occurred amid ongoing tensions over Hong Kong's autonomy and national security laws.